Teacher of Culinary Arts

Bergen County Special Services School District; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Fringe 2026-2029

Job summary

BERGEN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS seeks a High School Teacher of Culinary Arts for the 2026-2027 year. Certificated 10 months position with a NJ CTE Culinary Arts endorsement and a culinary degree, with a focus on preparing students for culinary careers.

Immediate start; residency requirement within one year of hire. Responsibilities include delivering instruction, maintaining professional standards, and supporting a highly motivated student body.

Qualifications

• Possess a New Jersey DOE CTE Instructional certificate with a Culinary Arts endorsement (#4132 or #4128).
• Bachelor or Associate degree in Culinary Arts/Baking.
• Food Industry experience - preferred
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (oral and written).
• New Jersey residency required within one (1) year from date of hire.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Student engagement

Food industry experience

Education

Culinary Arts degree (B.A. or A.A.)

Job description

Position Type

High School Teaching/Teacher of Culinary Arts

Date Posted

11/4/2026

Location

Bergen County Academies

Date Available

Immediately

Closing Date

11/18/2026

BERGEN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS

POSITION OPENING FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027

TEACHER OF CULINARY ARTS

(10 Months - Certificated)

BERGEN COUNTY ACADEMIES

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possess a New Jersey DOE CTE Instructional certificate with a Culinary Arts endorsement (#4132 or #4128).
2. Bachelor or Associate degree in Culinary Arts/Baking.
3. Food Industry experience - preferred
4. Excellent organizational and communication skills (oral and written).
5. Ability to work with a highly motivated student population - preferred.
6. New Jersey residency required within one (1) year from date of hire.

Compensation Rate/Range

$61,147-$118,310

Benefits

Teacher Fringe 2026-2029

Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER